Deputy Director, Program Development

Deputy Director, Program Development

The Human Services Program Development Division is recruiting for a Deputy Director, Program Development to plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Program Development Division (PDD) of Human Services (HS). Deputy Directors perform the following duties : plan, organize and direct the development of major programs for Human Services departments; direct the development of new and revised agency programs, goals, operational policy, procedures, and methods; analyze reports and operational data to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and compliance with state and federal laws; recommend / review division policies and procedures, and prepare comprehensive management and statistical reports; oversee selection of staff, training, work performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other personnel related activities; and participate in developing the division budget, monitor expenditures and revenues, and ensure the fiscal integrity of the department.

Future salary increases

3% annual across the board salary increases on February 2026

Benefits overview

Health benefits : Medical & dental : Family coverage, Vision : Employee + dependent coverage, Premium subsidies to offset health costs, Flexible spending account : Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Leave provisions : Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option, 80 hours annual administrative leave with cash-out option, 11 days accruable sick leave, 15 paid holidays, Perfect attendance leave, Flexible work schedules

Retirement perks : Generous pension, Retirement reciprocity may be available!, 401(k) with employer match 2x employee contribution up to 8%, 457(b) deferred compensation, Retirement medical trust (RMT)

DCAP account - County paid life insurance - AD&D insurance - 529 savings plan - Short & long-term disability wellness program - Commuter services - Employee discounts - Annual tuition reimbursement

Minimum requirements

Education : Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division in behavioral / social science, natural science, public / business administration, education, or humanities. A list of completed college coursework MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields of study listed above.

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Experience : Applicant must meet one of the options listed below : Option 1 : Three (3) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Supervising Program Specialist in San Bernardino County overseeing staff engaged in reviewing and determining the impact of proposed and actual federal and state regulatory / legislative changes. Option 2 : Three (3) years of experience as a second-level supervisor or manager in a human services program, which includes responsibility for program development, evaluation, and implementation.

Desired qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field and have experience with planning, organizing, and directing the operations of a Human Services Unit in a government agency.

Selection process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Completing your application with statements such as "see / refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Priority application review date : Applications received by Friday, October 3, 2025 will be included in the first review / processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.